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Bryan Health

Medical Laboratory Scientist - Med Tech (MT)

Bryan Health, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States, 68511


Summary

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Medical Laboratory Scientist - Medical Technologist (MT) performs complex medical laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses to provide data for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1.

*Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

2.

*Performs routine and highly specialized laboratory tests according to laboratory standards, policies and procedures.

3.

*Analyzes test results and enters data into the computer using laboratory standards, policies, and procedures.

4.

*Performs and analyzes quality control measures to ensure accurate clinical data; analyzes unacceptable quality control results and troubleshoots shifts or trends as necessary.

5.

*Maintains competency and proficiency on all laboratory instrumentation and procedures; performs and documents preventive maintenance on laboratory instruments and equipment, troubleshooting problems as necessary; responsible for comparison and analysis of new tests and instruments.

6.

*Communicates with clients, coworkers, and leadership, transmitting appropriate ideas, information, and opinions clearly and concisely; maintains employee, patient, client, and corporate confidentiality.

7.

*Performs general housekeeping tasks to maintain work area order; ensures adequate supplies are maintained in work area.

8.

*Participate in cross-training across all laboratory sections and locations.

9.

*Trains new employees and students; evaluates students' clinical and technical abilities; assists in writing training guidelines and checklists for new hires and students.

10.

*Completes all work timely, thoroughly and according to established quality standards.

11.

*Completes all mandatory safety training and follows all safety guidelines per written protocols.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science which includes clinical rotation as part of the program or Bachelors in Science in a related field and an additional year of MT/MLS clinical rotation required or meets the requirements and has acquired the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) certification as an MT/MLS as outlined on the ASCP website.